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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DionysusDionysus - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · The madness passes. Dionysus arrives in his true, divine form, banishes Agave and her sisters, and transforms Cadmus and his wife Harmonia into serpents. Only Tiresias is spared. [251] Lycurgus trapped by the vine, on the Lycurgus Cup

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    2 days ago · By highlighting the divine causation of his madness, Euripides problematized Heracles' character and status within the civilized context. [28] This aspect is also highlighted in Hercules Furens where Seneca linked the hero's madness to an illusion and a consequence of Heracles' refusal to live a simple life, as offered by Amphitryon .

  3. Sep 21, 2024 · 7. DIVINE MADNESS (1980) Director: Michael Ritchie. Writers: Jerry Blatt, Bette Midler, Bruce Vilanch. Starring Jocelyn Brown, Ula Hedwig, Diva Gray. Shortly after her film debut had electrified audiences in “The Rose” Midler released this concert film which even managed to earn her a Golden Globe Nomination as Best Actress in ...

  4. Sep 3, 2024 · The “Fools for Christ,” also known as “Yurodivy” in Russian, were individuals who chose to take on a guise of madness or eccentricity to deliver spiritual truths and critique the societal and religious norms of their time.

  5. Sep 17, 2024 · Divine Madness is a concert film featuring the uber-talented Bette Midler, which premiered on September 17, 1980. Directed by Michael Ritchie, this film captures Midler’s vibrant live performances alongside her backup singers, the Harlettes, during a series of concerts held in Pasadena, California.

  6. 1 day ago · Despite his divine heritage, he was often viewed as an outsider and faced ridicule and rejection from mortals. Some notable trials included: His encounters with King Pentheus of Thebes, who denied his divinity and sought to imprison him. The women of Thebes, who, under the influence of Dionysus, were driven to ecstatic madness, resulting in chaos.

  7. 6 days ago · And Judy Kaye, after giving an astonishingly accurate impersonation of Jenkins’s unique voice, finally captures the diva’s ultimate divine madness, bringing down the curtain with a pure-toned...